Game Preview: Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche

Fans of the Vegas Golden Knights have seen them go 47-21-6, so far this season, while the Avalanche are at 40-26-8. In totals betting, the Colorado Avalanche are 39-27-8, while the Golden Knights are 38-34-2.

The Colorado Avalanche sit at No. 12 in the current NHL power rankings. While the Vegas Golden Knights sit at a No. 4 on the same chart.

Offensively, the game matches up the Colorado Avalanche No. 9-ranked offense (3.2 goals per game) against a Vegas Golden Knights defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.73 goals per game allowed. The Avalanche powerplay has clicked at a 21.19% rate while the Golden Knights have a 81.22% rate on the penalty kill.

The Golden Knights were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Sharks. That made winners of bettors who got San Jose at -152 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Avalanche were a 7-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Kings.